YMCA Stop Discrimination against Autism!
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Autism Mom Shannon Penrod shares a petition on change.org asking the YMCA to stop discriminating against individuals with ASD. The petition was started by a woman who’s child on the spectrum was discriminated against at a YMCA because of his disability. Shannon shares her personal story of being told that her child was no longer welcome at her local YMCA because they were not equipped to deal with his disability. Many YMCAs are making sure that their staff and facilities are autism-friendly. Why aren’t they all? Shouldn’t they be?
Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), headquartered in Tarzana, California, and with offices throughout, the United States and around the globe. For more information on therapy for autism and other related disorders, visit the CARD website at http://centerforautism.com
Temple Grandin on Rising Autism Numbers
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Autism advocate and spokeperson Temple Grandin shares her views on the rising number of individuals being diagnosed with Autism and her personal belief of how to help these individual. Temple is arguably the most famous person with an Autism Spectrum Disorder. Her book, Thinking in Pictures, was adapted for an award winning HBO Film, staring Claire Danes.
Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), headquartered in Tarzana, California, and with offices throughout, the United States and around the globe. For more information on therapy for autism and other related disorders, visit the CARD website at http://centerforautism.com
Temple Grandin on Autism Recovery
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Temple Grandin, arguably the world’s most famous person with Autism, shares her view on Autism Recovery. Temple shares her very personal story of getting kicked out of school for throwing a book after being bullied by one of the other students who called her the “R” word, and the reaction of her mother. Temple gives great advice for parents who are trying to help their children reach their fullest potential.
Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), headquartered in Tarzana, California, and with offices throughout the United States and around the globe. For more information on therapy for autism and other related disorders, visit the CARD website at http://centerforautism.com
What’s Left? GFCFSF Cooking – Zucchini Muffins
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Autism Advocate Lisa Ackerman shares her gluten free Zucchini Muffin recipe that make a great breakfast and include a whole serving of vegetables.
Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), headquartered in Tarzana, California, and with offices throughout the United States and around the globe. For more information on therapy for autism and other related disorders, visit the CARD website at http://centerforautism.com
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Temple Grandin: Helping Kids with Autism
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Well known Autism Advocate Temple Grandin gives her advice about the kind of services that children on the Autism spectrum can benefit from. She shares effective strategies that were used on her when she was a child that set her up for the success she enjoys today. Temple weighs in on ABA and giving our kids clear instructions on a regular basis.
Temple Grandin’s life was depicted in an award winning HBO Film. She is a highly successful college professor, author, speaker and advocate who is on the Autism spectrum herself.
Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), headquartered in Tarzana, California, and with offices throughout the United States and around the globe. For more information on therapy for autism and other related disorders, visit the CARD website at http://centerforautism.com
Camp Discovery App for Autism
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Ashley Colis visits to debut the new free app, Camp Discovery, which teaches children labels using the principles of ABA. This is a great free app, available for iPad, that is customizable, teaching young children common household labels. Using apps such as this are a great way to give children more access to more teaching opportunities at no additional cost!
Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), headquartered in Tarzana, California, and with offices throughout the United States and around the globe. For more information on therapy for autism and other related disorders, visit the CARD website at http://centerforautism.com
Autism and Dating: Getting Teens Ready
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Board Certified Behavior Analyst Evelyn Gould provides suggestions for getting teenagers on the spectrum ready for dating. Teens are encouraged to make concentric circles defining levels of friendship. Next socially appropriate rules are assigned to each circle that are in alignment with the teens skills and the family’s personal preferences. Next social rules are covered for handling situations that are difficult and or emotionally charged. This helps teen have a “visual decision tree”, helping them to make choices about whether their behaviors is appropriate as well as the behavior of their friends.
Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), headquartered in Tarzana, California, and with offices throughout the United States and around the globe. For more information on therapy for autism and other related disorders, visit the CARD website at http://centerforautism.com
Daiya Cheese: The One That Melts!
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When your child is on a GFCFSF diet there are a lot of things you have to learn to live without. Cheese used to be one of them. Not anymore! Autism Mom Shannon Penrod shares the joy of having melted “cheese” on the GFCFSF diet using Daiya shredded cheese, and why Autism Moms are buying it in droves! You can even freeze it. Hooray!
Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), headquartered in Tarzana, California, and with offices throughout the United States and around the globe. For more information on therapy for autism and other related disorders, visit the CARD website at http://centerforautism.com
Temple Grandin on Uniqueness
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Temple Grandin answers questions on what she wore to the Emmy Awards the night the HBO Film based on her life won multiple awards. Was she pressured to wear an evening gown? Listen to Temple’s remarkable answer about the importance of being able to be uniquely who you are without offending anyone. This is wonderful example of Temple’s sense of humor, ability to take perspective and her passion for the rights of individuals on the Autism spectrum.
Stay Tuned for more of our interview with Temple Grandin!
Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), headquartered in Tarzana, California, and with offices throughout the United States and around the globe. For more information on therapy for autism and other related disorders, visit the CARD website at http://centerforautism.com
Lifestlye Expert has Advice for Autism Parents
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Lifestyle expert Susan Campbell Cross visits Le’s Talk Autism with Shannon Nancy to share the power of guilt-free self care skills. Susan encourages everyone to take their needs off the back burner for the good of the entire family and gives great tips on finding the time to do it by scheduling your needs and desires. This is great for any parent who feels as though they have lost their way in the self-care department.
Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), headquartered in Tarzana, California, and with offices throughout the United States and around the globe. For more information on therapy for autism and other related disorders, visit the CARD website at http://centerforautism.com